December 2024

US sanctions allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown

December 03, 2024 in International

[caption id="attachment_6495" align="alignleft" width="300"] President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro [/caption]The United States has imposed sanctions on an additional 21 allies of President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them on Wednesday of perpetrating some of the repression with which officials in Venezuela responded to July's disputed presidential election. The...

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SVG introduces cost of living allowance to support the vulnerable

December 03, 2024 in Regional

In a move to provide social support for those struggling with rising living expenses, the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has launched a Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) program aimed at easing financial pressures on vulnerable households. Three thousand households will receive $175 monthly for three...

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SKN: 16 semi-finalists chosen for Carib Senior Calypso Monarch

December 03, 2024 in National

Sixteen calypsonians have been selected to move forward to the much-anticipated Carib Senior Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals, scheduled for December 12th. These semi-finalists earned their spots after impressing judges in the elimination round, showcasing the rich talent and dynamic performances of calypso music in St. Kitts. Organisers of...

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Cricket West Indies announces women’s team for India tour

December 03, 2024 in Sports

The West Indies Women's cricket team is set to embark on a multi-format series in India this December and the squad has been announced. The tour will feature three T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals, offering a significant challenge against one of cricket's top-ranked teams. The tour...

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